In this video, Chris gives an overview of fire safety in the workplace and explains how you can be more aware of your responsibility around this.
At the end of this video you will be able to:
Describe the principles of fire initiation; classifications and spread
Outline the principles of fire safety risk assessment
Describe the basic principles of fire prevention of fire in buildings
Identify appropriate fire alarm systems and fire fighting equipment in a simple building
Outline the factors to be considered when carrying out a successful evacuation of a building
Understand the basic legal requirements of fire prevention
Discussion Points in the video:
1. Fire Statistics Overview
2. Fire Legislation in the Workplace
3. Employers duties around fire safety
4. Basic Principles of Fire (The Fire Triangle)
5. Sources of ignition
6. Effects of Oxygen
7. Classifications of fires (Class A - Class F)
8. Heat Transmission / Fire Spread
9. Causes of Fires in the Workplace
10. Consequences of Fires in the Workplace
11. Fire Risk Assessment
12. Fire Prevention
13. Fire Detection and Alarms
14. Fire Extinguishing Systems
15. Inspection, Maintenance and Testing of Fire Equipment
16. Evacuation and Means of Escape
17. Evacuation Procedures / Emergency Plans
18. Fire Wardens: Day to Day Duties
Feel free to use this video as a training resource with your team, and check out our other training webinars and QHSE Videos via our YouTube Channel.
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